BRÜETOPIAN SERIES
Our Barrel-Aged Specialties Released Once a Year
BRÜELESQUE
Flanders red in Cabernet Barrels with Brettanomyces - 4.8% ABV
Our oak-aged sour red ale has been 3 years in the making. This aged blend starts with a malty backbone and ends with a Cabernet finish, creating a temptingly complex Belgian-style ale. Open one today and experience what’s behind the curtain...
2022 Release - kegs & 500 ml bottles
BOURBON BARREL AGED BRÜE SWAYNE - THE BRÜEST NIGHT
imperial stout aged in heaven hill bourbon barrels - 13.0% ABV
Our Brüe Swayne Imperial Stout has been aging in once used Heaven Hill Bourbon barrels for a total of 22 months! This suped up stout has matured to a bended richness of vanilla, chocolate, dates and booziness. Enjoy this high gravity ale after dinner in a snifter to celebrate the end of another victorious day!
2020 Release - Kegs
BOURBON BARREL AGED BRÜE SWAYNE
imperial stout aged in heaven hill bourbon barrels - 12.5% ABV
We aged our Brüe Swayne Stout in Heaven Hill bourbon barrels for 10 months, then blending it with a fresh batch of Midnight Brüe. Resulting in a smooth balance of carmel, dark fruit, raisin, vanilla and bourbon flavors!
2019 Release - Kegs
BRETT SAISON
SAISON in wine Barrels with Brettanomyces - 7.6% ABV
Funky, slightly tart, and full of notes of apricot, mango and oak - Brett Saison is a blend of spontaneous blonde with 9-, 15- & 30-month barrels of fig & honey saison that were refermented with Brettanomyces and bacteria. We conditioned on NC Wildflower honey in both the barrel and the bottle for a highly carbonated, champagne-like treat.
2018 Release - Kegs & 500 ml bottles
BOURBON BARREL AGED BELGIAN DARK STRONG
Barrel Aged Trappist-STyle Quadrupel - 11.0% ABV
We began with the highest quality yeast, specialty grains, and candi syrup from Belgium before a secondary fermentation with Champagne yeast, and finally an additional seven months of aging in oak barrels. The resulting beer is a dry, malty beer, with flavors of date, fig, raisin and dark sugar, that is balanced by a warmth from the alcohol.
2017 Release - Kegs & 500 ml bottles
B.A. MIDNIGHT BRÜE with BLACKBERRIES & BRETT
Imperial Stout with brettanomyces aged on oak & blackberries - 9.5% ABV
We aged our Midnight Brüe in Heaven Hill barrels to add bourbon and oak characteristics to our smooth stout, then we shake things up by adding blackberries and brett to give this stout a tart finish.
2017 RELEASE - Kegs & 500 ml bottles
CABERNET SAUVIGNON EDINBRÜE
Scotch Ale aged in Napa Cabernet Barrels with Brettanomyces - 9.5% ABV
Nineteen months aging, and a dose of our house Brettanomyces culture, has led to a slight earthy funk that complements the oak and red wine character from the beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon barrels procured from Napa Valley. Flavors and aromas of oak, black currant, and dark fruit fill out our favorite blending of the wine and beer worlds. Pair with roasted meats, aged cheeses, and creamy desserts.
2018 Release - Kegs & 500 ml bottles
2016 Release - Kegs & 500 ml bottles
OAK BARREL AGED EDINBRÜE
Scotch Ale Aged in Oak Barrels - 9.0% ABV
After ten months in American Oak Barrels, our Wee Heavy Scotch Ale has developed increased complexity and depth with notes of caramel, whiskey, smoke, vanilla, and malt. Pairs well with roasted meats, strong cheeses, and creamy desserts.
2019 Release - Kegs
2018 Release - Kegs & 16 oz Cans
2017 Release - Kegs & 500 ml bottles
2016 Release - Kegs & 500 ml bottles
BOURBON BARREL AGED MIDNIGHT BRÜE
Imperial Stout Aged in Kentucky Bourbon Barrels - 9.2% ABV
Months of aging in bourbon whiskey barrels brings added complexity and flavor to our imperial stout. Notes of whiskey, tobacco, chocolate, coffee, and raisin are layered together by the ample addition of special roasted and caramel malts. Pairs best with roasted meats, aged cheeses, and rich deserts.